Job Location

Boston

Job Description

Meaningful work on Day 1

P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges. The ideal candidate is curious, not afraid to challenge the status quo, and ultimately a team player.

Requirements

Builds on the responsibilities of previous Purchases experiences and has broad responsibilities to set and influence the strategic direction with internal and external stakeholders. Has strong sourcing focus, influences internal and external partners, and may lead a team and coach others. Responsibilities include leading and managing key internal and external relationships through a global portfolio; accountability for flawless and professional execution of strategies and timely resolution of issues; developing or providing input to sourcing strategies and accountability for results; planning and leading complex execution approaches, using best-in-class technologies in execution, and shows expertise in the industry; accountability for excellence in business results and compliance.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications

As a professional buyer, your everyday work will consist of using a vast array of technical, analytical, and commercial skills to:

• Analyze industry and markets
• Identify and leverage emerging trends for business benefits
• Uncover business-building ideas and cost-saving opportunities via disruptive thinking and ideas
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholder and external partners
• Application of emerging technologies in improving work processes

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Participating as a critical member of a multi-functional P&G Packaging and Commodities Sourcing Team
• Creating sourcing strategies to deliver business results for P&G from Commodities standpoint
• Evaluating P&G’s current Supply Chain and proposing key improvements and execute action plans
• Negotiate the best value (price, quality, lead time, sustainability, payment terms and service measures)
• Partnering with Supplier Lead teams teams to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce cost
• Stay abreast with new market development and use the same to deliver competitive advantage to P&G

 Skills You Need

• Educational qualification- Post Graduate (preferably MBA from top-rated B-school)
• Proficiency & Mastery in Commodities / RPM Sourcing
• Demonstrated sourcing skills, particularly negotiation, commercial agreements, and relationship management to effectively manage top level partnerships
• Past experience of 2-3 years, preferably in Purchasing / Procurement teams on the commodity side
• Strategic Thinking & Leadership - Ability to recognize strategic opportunities and be able to enroll others in disruptive thinking to get results
• Analytical Skills - Demonstrated ability to visualize, articulate, and solve problems and concepts, and make decisions that make sense based on available information
• Ability to influence across functional boundaries (Brand Managers, Finance, Legal etc.) to develop and deliver strategy and action plans to achieve desired business results

JUST SO YOU KNOW:

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. As a general matter, Procter & Gamble does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency. However, Procter & Gamble may make exceptions on a discretionary basis. Any exceptions would be based on the Company's specific business needs at the time and place of recruitment as well as the qualifications of the individual.

Procter & Gamble participates in E-Verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000108959

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals (Job Segmentation)

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$105,000.00 - $152,000.00 / year